We are hiring a Freelance Designer in Sweaters and Knits for a top fashion company in NYC!
Responsibilities:
- Working closely with design leadership, identify big ideas and key items that will answer the seasonal brief and business needs
- Excellent sketching and vector CAD skills that communicate proper proportion, details, and construction for presentation decks and tech packs
- Lead wash and color development seasonally, including new washes and updates to existing fabrics
- Maintain thorough knowledge of raw materials and work with the materials team to source seasonal fabrics; attend weekly material meetings to manage requests and approvals; support the design director with seasonal platforming needs for material pre-positioning
- Partner with design leadership on seasonal presentations and key milestones; confidently field questions from executive leadership
- Oversee seasonal decks with up-to-date information on details, wash, and color
- Create tech packs ensuring all information clearly communicates design intent; review work for accuracy, flag questions, and seek guidance from the design director when needed
- Partner with production to schedule handoffs according to calendar deadlines aligned with design leadership
- Attend and support all style fittings; guide teams through fit comments and follow-up actions
- Manage trim submissions and approvals, including color, print, and stripe approvals
- Oversee gold tag, shade band, and other color/material approvals
- Handle daily vendor communication via email
- Partner with production to achieve the highest quality product within target cost structures
- Collaborate with merchants to ensure design aligns with seasonal needs and evolving changes
- Manage the design team’s workload and day-to-day priorities across overlapping seasons
- In-person/in-office collaboration is required; frequency (e.g., part of the week or full week) is based on business needs and includes product development, milestone meetings, and approvals
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
- Experience working in apparel; knits and fleece experience is a plus
- 5+ years of related experience
- Keen eye for color, trend, detail, and construction
- Ability to multitask and prioritize based on business objectives
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Excel; PLM experience is a plus
- Ability to act as a liaison between multiple departments; strong communication and analytical skills
- Detail-oriented, computer literate, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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